Utah . 2026 filing guide
Utah Secretary of State filings, deadlines, and how to do them right.
Annual reports, business search, registered agent changes, reinstatement, dissolution, tax registration. Every Utah filing explained, plus the business environment, regulatory bodies, and a year-round compliance calendar. Verified against the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations as of June 2026.
Verified against Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations on Jun 12, 2026
Agency
Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations
Branded as Utah Division of Corporations
Phone
801-530-4849
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm MT
Annual due
Anniversary month
$10 penalty
Processing
Same day
Online filings
Utah business environment
Why founders choose Utah (and what to know first)
Low formation fee ($54). Low annual report fee ($18). Same-day online filing. Booming tech sector (Silicon Slopes). 4.65% flat income tax. Strong outdoor recreation industry.
Economy
~$240B economy
Registered entities
~480,000 active entities
New formations / year
~110,000 annually
Key industries
Technology (Silicon Slopes), aerospace + defense, finance, tourism (national parks, skiing), healthcare, manufacturing